Robert Francz signed a one year contract extension with the Frankfurt Lions of the DEL.

Marcel Goc and Dennis Seidenberg are injured and will most likely miss the remainder of the season. However, Seidenberg recovers good and played some seconds in the semi-final game today.

Germany’s top prospect for the NHL Entry Draft 2002, Alexander Sulzer, is going to pass the Draft. He is out with an injury for the season and has played only 18 games this season. As a first time eligible players Sulzer has to opt-in till May, 1th. If he didn’t opt-in, he will go into the Draft of 2003. According to himself, he prefers the opportunity to not opt-in for the Draft to have better chances.

Six games with three goals. March was the best scoring month for Robert Francz. The Coyotes’ draftee had a strong season and became the best checking forward fom his team. And sometimes the best player from his team, too.

The next Draft is coming closer. And the brother of Flyers’ choice in 2001, Dennis Seidenberg, Yannic, is going to make his way into the Top 100. Some good moves in March – without points – extends his good season. He’s currently fighting with his team for the DEL-championships. Besides, Yannic won his first championship this season with the Under-18 team of Mannheim. The wing assisted on two goals as his team beat Köln with 4-0 in the DNL-final.